Half Day Green Island with Great Adventures
Adult $116 |Child $62|Family $292
Depart daily 8.30am or 10.30am
Returns 3.20pm
Have a leisurely start to your day with a 10.30am departure from Cairns to Green Island, or if you are an early bird you can choose the 8.30am departure. Enjoy up yo 6 hours on Green Island to explore, relax, snorkel and swim. A tropical paradise awaits.
Snorkelling
Snorkel and swim in the clear, cool island waters straight from the beach. Encounter a wide variety of colourful fish, turtles and other marine creatures whilst exploring the coral reef gardens and abundant marine life surrounding Green Island. Mask, snorkels and fins in all sizes are available.
Lycra suits available for hire.
Glass Bottom Boat
Float across the reef, looking through large viewing windows while enjoying an informative commentary from your guide. This 30-minute tour allows you to view the coral reef, where abundant fish is guaranteed during a lively fish feed.
Lunch at Emerald Restaurant is available to be pre-booked between 11.00am-2.00pm. Choose one of the following delicious menu options plus a Australian beer, wine or soft drink.
Truffle pasta, Pesto barramundi, Grilled chicken breast with avocado salsa, Green Island beef burger or vegetarian burger.
Adult $42.00 Child $20.00 Valid to 31.3.24
- Return Ferry transfers on board Great Adventures
- 5 hours on Green Island (8.30 am departure)
- 3 hours on Green Island (10.30 am departure)
- Self-Guided Eco Island Walk
- Use of day facilities (toilets, showers, change rooms swimming pool etc.)
- Morning tea and coffee
- Snorkel equipment hire (mask, snorkel & fins) OR Glass bottom boat coral viewing tour
- Snorkelling demonstration and activity presentation- enroute to Green Island
- Ideal for both swimmers and non-swimmers
- Licensed bar on board & on island offering refreshments and a wide selection of souvenirs
- Shops, bar & restaurants available
- Beach umbrellas, lycra suits & sun lounges available for hire
- Other beach activities available for hire - canoes, surf skis, or stand-up paddle boards
- Sheltered beach with plenty of shady retreats
- Take a stroll along the water's edge and explore sandy beaches to find your own secluded spot
- Rainforest boardwalks with interpretative signage
- Swimmers
- Lycra Suit (available for hire if required)
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Underwater camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
Marineland Melanesia - cannot be pre-booked
Adult $25 Child $12.50
One of Green Island’s most unique attractions is Marineland Melanesia. Not only is it home to the largest captive crocodile in Australia, Cassius, but it is also home to one of the largest private collections of exotic Melanesian tribal artefacts and aquariums. With twice daily crocodile shows and the chance to hold a baby croc, it’s a family favourite, especially with the children.
Lycra suit hire - $12 each
- Return Ferry transfers on board Great Adventures
- 5 hours on Green Island (8.30 am departure)
- 3 hours on Green Island (10.30 am departure)
- Self-Guided Eco Island Walk
- Use of day facilities (toilets, showers, change rooms swimming pool etc.)
- Morning tea and coffee
- Snorkel equipment hire (mask, snorkel & fins) OR Glass bottom boat coral viewing tour
- Snorkelling demonstration and activity presentation- enroute to Green Island
- Ideal for both swimmers and non-swimmers
- Licensed bar on board & on island offering refreshments and a wide selection of souvenirs
- Shops, bar & restaurants available
- Beach umbrellas, lycra suits & sun lounges available for hire
- Other beach activities available for hire - canoes, surf skis, or stand-up paddle boards
- Sheltered beach with plenty of shady retreats
- Take a stroll along the water's edge and explore sandy beaches to find your own secluded spot
- Rainforest boardwalks with interpretative signage
- Swimmers
- Lycra Suit (available for hire if required)
- Towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Reefsmart sunscreen
- Underwater camera
- Water bottle (you are able to refill on board)
- Change of clothes
- Extra cash or credit card for onboard purchases
Marineland Melanesia - cannot be pre-booked
Adult $25 Child $12.50
One of Green Island’s most unique attractions is Marineland Melanesia. Not only is it home to the largest captive crocodile in Australia, Cassius, but it is also home to one of the largest private collections of exotic Melanesian tribal artefacts and aquariums. With twice daily crocodile shows and the chance to hold a baby croc, it’s a family favourite, especially with the children.
Lycra suit hire - $12 each
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